An ultrasound imaging transducer assembly specifically designed to be positioned within the rectum either manually or under endoscopic guidance. Included is a variety of single or multiple element transducer assembly configurations that convert electric voltages into an ultrasound beam. It steers, focuses, and detects the ultrasound beam and resulting echoes either mechanically or electronically. Also known as a rectal, transrectal, or prostate probe, it may incorporate a biopsy needle guidance channel as part of the transducer casing or housing assembly design. This is a reusable device.

Rectal/vaginal ultrasound imaging transducer

An invasive component of an ultrasound imaging assembly designed to be positioned within the vagina and/or rectum, either manually or under endoscopic guidance, for ultrasound imaging from within the vagina/rectum. Sometimes referred to as an ultrasound probe, it converts electric voltages into ultrasound which it transmits, detects resulting echoes, and transmits a proportional signal/data to another device for display; it does not include an integrated display. It may be intended for wired or wireless data transfer and may be intended for use with a dedicated ultrasound system or with an off-the-shelf device (e.g., smartphone) with dedicated software installed. This is a reusable device.